Procurement Specialist

Job Description

Morgan McKinley have partnered exclusively with a growing FMCG to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is a permanent role based in Louth.

Morgan McKinley have partnered exclusively with a growing FMCG to recruit a Procurement Specialist. This is a permanent role based in Louth.

The Procurement Specialist will have responsibility for ensuring continued cost reduction and ensuring supply chain continuity on a large portfolio of finished goods and raw materials. Building relationships with a external suppliers co-packers to ensure on time & in full delivery of products to multiple markets

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the procurement, tender, RFP process to determine supply & spend solutions to reduce the cost/price.
• Lead complex pricing and contract negotiations with strategic and/or critical suppliers and develop opportunities to expand the value and cost optimization delivered from the supply base.
• Manage a review of the supply base and the markets and work with key stakeholders to attract new suppliers and to access the most up to date materials, goods & service offerings.
• Create sustainable value from supplier relationships by chairing joint supplier and cross-functional reviews to include monitoring of supplier KPI's, realising continuous improvements, innovation, supplier visits and identification and mitigation of supply risk.
• Carry out contractual negotiations and deliver effective Supply Agreements reducing exposure to risk and liability, ensuring compliance with legal trading terms.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years of Procurement experience with sourcing experience in RFI/ RFP and tendering
• Logistics experience of shipping, haulage & warehousing
• Excellent Excel & SAP knowledge/ experience
• Supplier Relationship Management

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

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